Voice Performance, B.M.

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Requirements for the major in voice performance, B.M.

Admission to Music degree programs

Admission to the music degree programs at Oakland University (OU) is a two-tiered process, except for the B.A. in Music. The first step in the process for all students is the entrance audition. These auditions are held several times a year and determine whether or not a student will be admitted to OU in any of these degree programs. For all B.M. programs, the second step is the major standing audition, which determines whether students may continue in the program, and if they can be admitted into a professional program in the school.

Entrance auditions

Entrance audition days are held several times each year. The audition schedule and downloadable application are available on the school website. Please submit application to the department office. Students should be prepared to demonstrate proficiency in their proposed area of specialization.

Students seeking admission to Oakland University as music majors or auditioned music minors must audition for the music faculty.
Students who audition and do not enroll within two semesters must re-audition.
Students who enroll and leave school for at least two semesters must re-audition.
Music students who enroll and leave school must re-audition and also retake the theory placement exam.

The Bachelor of Music degree is intended for students who wish pre-professional and professional preparation in music education and/or performance. Students should consult the Student Resources link and should also meet with the departmental adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office to plan their degree program. See: Student Resources

Only major courses in which a grade of at least C has been earned will count toward the major. For this program, MUS 1331 satisfies the general education arts requirement, MUS 3331 and MUS 3332 count as writing intensive in the major, and MUA 4998 counts as the general education capstone in the major.

Degree requirements are as follows:

Applied music - 37 credits (or placement)

MUS 1160 - Vocal Techniques (2)
MUA 1000 - Voice (3) (1 credit first semester, 2 credits second semester, 3 credits total)
MUA 2000 - Voice (4) (2 credits per semester)
MUA 3000 - Voice (8) (4 credits per semester)
MUA 4000 - Voice (4) (4 credits per semester)
MUA 4998 - Senior Recital (4)
MUS 1171 - Keyboard Technique I (2)
MUS 1172 - Keyboard Technique II (2)
MUS 2171 - Keyboard Technique III (2)
MUS 2172 - Keyboard Technique IV (2)
MUS 3171 - Accompanying for the Non-pianist I (2)
MUS 3172 - Accompanying for the Non-pianist II (2)

Music history, theory, and world music - 28 credits (or placement)

History or theory elective course (1 course) selected from

Other required courses - 12 credits (or placement)

Language - 4-8 credits

Italian, French, or German course numbered 1150 or higher

Ensemble - 8 credits

Must enroll in a large ensemble that uses the primary performance area every semester of major until graduation.

MUE 3001 - University Chorus (0 OR 1) or
MUE 3004 - Oakland Chorale (0 OR 1)

Non-credit requirements

Major standing
Events attendance requirement: Students must complete four attendance cards (ten events each year for four years). One events attendance card must be submitted by the time of major standing.

Additional Information

In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.